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Sanko GoseiTSE:7888 -0.63%72 Gross Margin % is 15.30% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 15.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:7888 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円746.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Sanko Gosei ranks worse than 73.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sanko Gosei's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,677 Mil. Sanko Gosei's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円24,035 Mil. Therefore, Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7888'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.44 Med: 15.7 Max: 17.34
Current: 17.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanko Gosei was 17.34%. The lowest was 13.44%. And the median was 15.70%.
TSE:7888's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.19% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs TSE:7888: 17.22
Sanko Gosei had a gross margin of 15.30% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanko Gosei was 2.20% per year.
Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Sanko Gosei had a gross margin of 15.30% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Sanko Gosei Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanko Gosei Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:7888 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sanko Gosei Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) has a Gross Margin % of 15.30% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanko Gosei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.70. Over the past decade, Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.44 to 17.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #740 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanko Gosei's current Gross Margin % of 15.30% is near median its 10-year median of 15.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.44 to a high of 17.34. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sanko Gosei's value of 15.30% is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #740 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanko Gosei has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Gosei's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #740 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanko Gosei in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sanko Gosei's value of 15.30% is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Gosei's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.44 to 17.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.70 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Sanko Gosei has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sanko Gosei's current Gross Margin % of 15.30% is 48.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanko Gosei and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Gosei's current Gross Margin % is 15.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Gosei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円746.38, compared to a current price of 円948.00 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.70 and 48.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Sanko Gosei's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888), the current Gross Margin % is 15.30% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Gosei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円948.00 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円746.38.
GuruFocus considers Sanko Gosei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7888:
Gross Margin %: 15.30% (near median its 10-year median of 15.70)
GF Value™: 円746.38 vs. price of 円948.00 (27% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% below the Semiconductors median (#740 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanko Gosei Ltd is engaged in the molding and sales of plastic and synthetic parts. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of machinery and electronic parts, the design, manufacture, and sale of synthetic resin molding dies; planning, prototyping, and sales of industrial products; and other related business activities.
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